March verdict

Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand in March

Weather score56Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

76mm

Sun

5.7h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

56

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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March23°C average high

March is one of Ninety Mile Beach's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March76mm average rain

March sits on the drier side of Ninety Mile Beach's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March5.7 hours average sun

March sits close to Ninety Mile Beach's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March20°C average sea

March is one of Ninety Mile Beach's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March56 weather score

March scores above Ninety Mile Beach's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.